A Bucyrus man was arrested on a warrant Thursday. According to the report from the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office, a deputy met with an officer from the Bucyrus Police Department and took custody of Brad A. Mullins on a warrant out of the Wyandot County Juvenile Court. Mullins was transported to the Wyandot County Jail. The warrant specified that Mullins is to serve a mandatory 100 day jail sentence after failing to comply with Court orders.
A theft was reported to Kenton police on Thursday. According to the report, a resident in an apartment in the 300 block of East Columbus Street told officers that two packages were delivered to her apartment by UPS. Before she arrived home, the packages were missing. The incident remains under investigation.
Clean up continues in Lima after storms rolled through the area Wednesday evening. The City of Lima Department of Public Works announced that the Street Division crews is initiating curbside pickup of tree debris now through July 18, 2019. Residents may place tree branches and tree debris on the tree lawn or on the grass area next to the street. Street Division crews are currently working to clear streets of limbs and fallen trees. Trees laying on […]
For the third year in a row, the White House will host the made in America Product Showcase on Monday July 15. Representing Ohio will be Airstream from Jackson Center, in Shelby County. The company employs around 1000 people who hand build the trailers. Founded in 1931, Airstream manufactures the iconic “silver bullet” Airstream travel trailer and is the longest-tenured recreational vehicle manufacturer in North America. President Trump is hosting the event to promote businesses […]
Columbus, OH -- Today, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) researchers and academic partners released the final Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) seasonal forecast at an event at The Ohio State University’s Stone Laboratory. This group predicts the 2019 bloom in Lake Erie will have a severity of 7.5 (out of a scale of 10), which is greater than the bloom predicted and experienced in 2018. Satellite imagery from June 28 and July 1 has already shown the presence of cyanobacteria […]
A Kenton woman was arrested following a traffic stop in Logan County Wednesday evening. The Bellefontaine Examiner reported that officers from the Washington Township Police Department stopped a car for going across the center line on State Route 274. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and found a brown purse belonging to a passenger in the car identified as 29 year old Heather Cox. The purse allegedly contained a white crystal substance that tested positive for […]
A LaRue man is facing charges following an incident that occurred at the Walmart Pharmacy Wednesday. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, officers were dispatched to the pharmacy at the store in reference to forged prescription slips. The report showed they were from Dr. Paul Wesson's office. The 44 year old suspect is facing a charge of deception to obtain a dangerous drug. The incident remains under investigation.
The Hardin County YMCA is announcing that long time CEO, Sean Galvin is retiring effective July 31, 2019. He has served as CEO for the past 24 years. In a release, Board Chair Annette Ansley said, "We wish him well in his next endeavors." A recognition reception will be announced at a later date. Community, members, staff and volunteers are welcomed and encouraged to attend. To provide executive leadership for the Hardin County YMCA, the board has decided to enter […]
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio – The Ohio Hi-Point Board of Education voted unanimously to move forward with renovations on the Bellefontaine Main Campus during a Special Meeting held Wednesday evening. In May 2018, voters approved a continuing Permanent Improvement Levy. The funds from the levy would allow the district to renovate the existing buildings on the Bellefontaine Main Campus and purchase and update equipment used in Ohio Hi-Point’s satellite programs, which are in 11 out of the 14 partner school districts Ohio […]
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